Alphabet Bridal Shower

An alphabet bridal shower is one of the most popular and well-loved bridal shower themes possible!

It’s been around for ages, and it’s a fun way to get all the guests in on the fun! The idea? Each letter is given a letter of the alphabet. She must then bring a gift to the shower that starts with that letter. Ideal for a large crowd, this theme is sure to please!

In planning an alphabet bridal shower, the first step is to take a good look at the guest list. Each guest will need to be assigned a letter. This can be done through the invitation. Why not design a cute letter for each guest out of colored cardstock that they must attach to their wrapped gift? Make sure that the instructions are very clear. For example, if Maria gets the letter L, she might purchase Lotion, Lingerie or a Letter Opener.

If you don’t want to follow the letters of the alphabet, why not use the letters of the bride’s name? Spell out her full name (with her middle name, depending on the number of guests), and assign each guest a letter. If you don’t have enough letters for everyone, you can always buy small gag gifts to fill it out. This is especially fun because as the pile of gifts grows, it will spell out the brides name. If you have a crafty group of friends, challenge each guest to create a unique letter on the outside of the gift, rather than supplying them with letters to attach.

Once you have assigned each person her letter, it’s time to arrange a seating plan (especially if you are hosting a large shower, which you likely are with this sort of theme). Consider having ladies seated by letter – for example, letters A to H could sit together, and so on, depending on table size.

Make it a Theme

If you’re decorating, consider using the letters of the alphabet or name as an ongoing theme for your alphabet bridal shower. You can find lots of decoration inspiration at a teachers center near you – look for alphabet borders and posters.

Put the menu in alphabetical order as well! Most items can be renamed – for example, you might start with Amazing Soup, instead of just Soup!

If you love the idea of incorporating letters into the bridal shower, but want to stick with more of a monogram theme, ask each guest to bring some sort of monogrammed gift – but this can get pricey so make sure it’s appropriate to your group, first.

Play a Game

When it is time for the bride-to-be to open her gifts, she should do it in order of the alphabet, beginning, of course, with the letter A – unless she’ll be opening an assortment of gifts that will spell out her name. The gift-giver should give a little piece of advice about her letter. For example, Maria could say “Here is a LOVELY gift for the LOVE of your LIFE!”

Other games should be word oriented. Consider having a bridal word scramble, a wedding crossword puzzle, or some other word-related wedding game challenge. Food should be monogrammed; cupcakes and cookies covered in the bride’s initials, and even the stack of thank-you cards she’s given as a gift should feature her first initial (this will ensure she can use them in the future, whether she changes her name or not).

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